Zelensky deems the concept of a demilitarized zone in the conflict with Russia as ineffective
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Zelensky Skeptical About Demilitarized Zone Proposal
Hey there! So, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky isn't exactly thrilled about the idea of a demilitarized zone right now. This concept is being tossed around by various sources, but it ain't nothing official yet, according to Zelensky.
At a press conference in Kyiv, he pointed out that everyone's got this wild idea brewing, hoping for some opportunity to conduct experiments with Ukraine. But, as he sees it, the idea ain't exactly relevant today.
Zelensky explained that if we're talking about a demilitarized zone of 15 kilometers from both sides, cities like Kherson would be potentially left unprotected. Without Ukrainian troops in those areas, the risk of losing territories becomes a reality. After all, history ain't exactly kind to ceasefires in Ukraine.
Remember what happened after 2014? The contact line shifted, and there were numerous ceasefires. But, guess what? The Russians and separatists used these pauses to their advantage, capturing even more territories. That's why peace talks need to focus on a full-blown ceasefire, according to Zelensky, before discussing specifics like buffer zones.
He straight-up said, "If after this, we agree to a buffer zone and retreat 15 km from cities like Kherson, Kharkiv, and Sumy, peace might return, but the war ain't over. Artillery will still fly overhead, causing chaos." So, yeah, he's holding off on talking about buffer zones for now.
Now, before you get all excited, let's rewind a bit. Earlier, the US President's special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Krach, suggested the creation of a demilitarized zone that'd be jointly controlled by Ukraine and Russia.
But wait, there's more. Coalition countries have agreed to push Russia to initiate a full and unconditional ceasefire starting May 12, giving diplomacy a 30-day window to work its magic. Let's see how this all plays out!
Enrichment Data:Zelensky's recent sentiments suggest a cautious approach towards discussing demilitarized zones in the context of Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. Officially, Ukraine has not proposed such a zone, but there have been buzz about it in media and intelligence circles. Despite this, Zelensky emphasizes the importance of a complete ceasefire before engaging in discussions about specifics like buffer zones.[1]
Krach's suggestion for a demilitarized zone is not yet official Ukrainian policy, and does not directly align with Zelensky's concerns as of now.[2] The broader context includes significant tensions with Russia, and the complications that arise when negotiating over ceasefire conditions and buffer zones.[3][4]
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed skepticism about the proposal for a demilitarized zone in Ukraine, warning that such a zone could leave cities unprotected and potentially result in territorial losses.
- According to Zelensky, discussions about buffer zones should only take place after a full-blown ceasefire has been agreed upon, as past ceasefires have been exploited by the Russians and separatists in Ukraine.
- In contrast to Zelensky, the US President's special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Krach, has suggested the creation of a demilitarized zone that would be jointly controlled by Ukraine and Russia, but this proposal is not yet official Ukrainian policy.
- Despite the buzz about the idea of a demilitarized zone in media and intelligence circles, Zelensky's recent sentiments indicate a cautious approach towards this proposal, emphasizing the importance of a complete ceasefire before engaging in discussions about specifics like buffer zones.
